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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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